From: Fairfax County Football Hall of Fame, Fairfax County, Virginia

Date: Friday, January 25th, 2010.

For immediate publication and disbursement:

The Executive Board of the Fairfax County Football Hall of Fame announced today that the 20th Annual Banquet will be held on Sunday March 14, 2010 at the McLean Hilton Hotel, 7920 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, Virginia located near the Tyson’s II Mall. Festivities will begin with a social gathering at 2:30 PM & dinner at 4:00 PM. The awards ceremony will immediately follow honoring local area youth and high school players, coaches, officials, and cheerleaders along with other guests and the new Hall of Fame inductees. This event draws celebrities and supporters from all over the area.

For ticket information call/e-mail Betty Powell at or (703) 273-3216. You can also visit our website at www.FCYFL.org for more information.

Fairfax County Football Hall of Fame
The Fairfax County Football Hall of Fame is an organization that recognizes and promotes the special efforts of individuals from the local youth and scholastic football programs. This recognition includes our Inductees to the Hall of Fame that represent the rich history of the sport in the area as well as current football Players, Coaches, Officials, Cheerleaders, Administrators, and other individuals exhibiting outstanding dedication to the sport from both the scholastic and youth club ranks.

Each year the FCFHF holds a banquet to publicly recognize these individuals. Inductees are selected in consideration of their special contributions and devoted service to the game. Player and cheerleader awards are based upon leadership, dedication, conduct, character, and scholastic as well as athletic achievements. In bestowing these awards, FCFHF strives to positively influence and reward the integrity, sportsmanship, and character of the individuals and the great game of football.

Fairfax County Football Hall of Fame 2010 Inductees:
Jason Witten - NFL Dallas Cowboys, University of Tennessee, Elizabethton High School, Vienna Youth Inc.
Nick Hilgert - Robinson High School
Richard Herman – Ft. Belvoir Youth Sports

Football Official of the Year: Youth Sports
John Page - Fairfax County Football Officials Association

Karl Davey Community Achievement Award - This award, named for one of the founders of the organization, is presented to individuals who have made a significant and lasting impact on the sport and our community. Past recipients included individuals from all aspects of the game in Northern Virginia. This year we honor:
Solomon Thompson Jr. – President, Blue Collar Objects, Inc.

Tom Davis Meritorious Service Award - This award, named for and presented by former U.S. Congressman Tom Davis, is bestowed on individuals who have selflessly given their time and energies to support the youth of the Fairfax County Youth Football League. This year we honor:
Joe Swarm – Director of Student Activities, Marshall High School

Gene Nelson Commissioner of the Year Award - Named after an outstanding individual that provided decades of leadership as Chairman- Board of Commissioners, FCYFL, and is presented to FCYFL’s outstanding club commissioner this past season. This year we honor:
Damian Caracciola – Southwestern Youth Association

FCFHF Awards (4) $1,500 Scholarships - The Fairfax County Football Hall of Fame will announce the recipients of (4) $1500 scholarships presented to graduating high school seniors at the upcoming banquet. New to the awards banquet this year and an exciting addition is the announcement of a cheerleading scholarship! Each scholarship winner will be presented their award checks at the banquet along with the representative sponsor of the scholarship.

FCFHF Player & Coach Awards

High School Players of the Year: High School
LIBERTY DISTRICT: Kevin Samson - Madison High School
NATIONAL DISTRICT: Anton McCallum - Hayfield High School
PATRIOT DISTRICT: Josh Hogan - W.T. Woodson High School
CONCORDE DISTRICT: Brian Laiti - Robinson High School
PRIVATE: Hunter Debutts - Episcopal High School
AT LARGE: Bo Revell - Battlefield High School

High School Coaches of the Year: High Schools
DIVISION V: Mickey Thompson - Stone Bridge High School
DIVISION VI: Jim Poythress - Lake Braddock High School

Youth Players of the Year: Youth Sports
75LB AMERICAN: Steven Steenson - Gainesville/Haymarket Youth
75LB CENTRAL: Tucker Harrell - McLean Youth Football
75LB NATIONAL: Connor McCulloch - Alexandria Recreation
85LB AMERICAN: Nicholas Render - Southwestern Youth Association
85LB CENTRAL: Devin Saunders - Ft. Belvoir Youth Football
85LB NATIONAL: Christopher Wilson - Manassas Youth Football
95LB AMERICAN: Nick Bruno - Dulles South Youth Sports
95LB CENTRAL: Greg Smith - Ft. Hunt Football & Cheerleading
95LB NATIONAL: Max Heinemann - Reston Youth Football
110LB AMERICAN: Jordan McIntyre - South County Athletic Assoc
110LB CENTRAL: Jake Jenkins - Gainesville/Haymarket Youth
110LB NATIONAL: Brendan McCarron - Springfield Youth Club
125LB AMERICAN: Michael Ficarra - Chantilly Youth Association
125LB CENTRAL: Tylar Thompson - Lee Franconia Football
125LB NATIONAL: Andrew Greer - Braddock Road Youth Club
150LB AMERICAN: Luke Kaplon - Braddock Road Youth Club

Coaches of the Year: Youth Sports
ANKLEBITER DIVISION: Dan Puhlick -Gainesville/Haymarket Youth
AMERICAN DIVISION: Brian Edwards -Manassas Youth Football
CENTRAL DIVISION: Chuck Martin -Gum Springs
NATIONAL DIVISION: Derek Wisneiski -Arlington Recreation

Cheerleaders of the Year: Youth Sports
Kaylie Canestra Gainesville/Haymarket Youth
Imani Carpenter Southwestern Youth Association
Morgan Clay Gainesville/Haymarket Youth
Shannon Kelley Herndon Optimist Club
Gabrielle Turner Dulles South Youth Sports